To better ensure successful rehabilitation from substance abuse, it is essential that the patient, family, and medical professional:
a. collaborate on goals for treatment.
b. be alert to relapse.
c. agree that all drugs and paraphernalia be discarded.
d. support commitment to a 12-step program.
A
Collaboration is basic for success of rehabilitation. The patient and family must be part of the decision-making process for the formulation of treatment goals.
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